Graduate Cost Manager – Hybrid Training & APC Path

Rider Levett Bucknall RLB; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Competitive salary

Health & wellbeing benefits

APC & mentoring

Job summary

RLB's graduate scheme offers structured training and mentorship to develop into a Chartered Surveyor with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). As a Graduate Cost Manager, you join a two-year programme combining hands-on project work with technical training and senior guidance, to build essential skills across cost management in a consultancy setting.

You will gain exposure to multiple project types, with hybrid working, mentoring from chartered professionals and a clear path

Qualifications

• RICS-accredited degree is essential for progression toward chartership.
• No prior technical experience required — full training provided.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with clear communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates, budgets and cost plans.
• Assist with feasibility studies and benchmarking.
• Support tender and contract documentation preparation.
• Conduct cost analysis and value engineering exercises.
• Monitor and report project costs throughout the lifecycle.
• Assist with variations assessment and final accounts preparation.
• Engage with clients, contractors and design teams under guidance.
• Maintain accurate project records and data.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Education

RICS-accredited degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Job description

RLB's graduate scheme offers structured training and mentorship to develop into a Chartered Surveyor with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). As a Graduate Cost Manager, you join a two-year programme combining hands-on project work with technical training and senior guidance, to build essential skills across cost management in a consultancy setting.

You will gain exposure to multiple project types, with hybrid working, mentoring from chartered professionals and a clear path